Cerebral arachnoid cysts in children.
The case histories of 14 children are described in which hydrocephalus was found on investigation to be associated with a cyst of the posterior fossa or subarachnoid cisterns. The neuroradiological and histological findings are described. The cysts are considered to be developmental in origin. Their recognition and management are discussed.
D001099:Arachnoid / Q000254:growth & development; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles; D014695:Cerebral Ventriculography; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011011:Pneumoencephalography; D013346:Subarachnoid Space